Annotated Index of Literature on the Physical Sciences Published from September 16 to October 31, 1937*

a) Books and Brochures

1. ALFEROV, V. V., Assoc. Prof., Basic Hydrodynamic Theories of Lattices (V. Alferov, Grundlegende Hydrodynamische Theorien der Flügelreihen), 102 pp., 49 figs., Proceedings of the Bauman Red Banner Mechanical-Engineering Institute, Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Issue 34–35/3. ONTI, Main Editorial Office for Machine-Building and Automotive-Tractor Literature, no city, 1937, price 3 rubles, print run 1200.

The book considers the theories of wing lattices (a number of blades) by Zhukovsky and Chaplygin, Betz and Prandtl, Koenig, Sandi Cavada, Weiner and Weining. To facilitate analysis of questions in lattice theory, the text of the book is preceded by a mathematical and hydrodynamic introduction.

2. BARTENEV, A. G., engineer, Optical Control and Measuring Instruments, 150 pp., 184 drawings, ONTI, Main Editorial Office for Literature on Machine Building and Metalworking, L.—M., 1937, price 1 r. 80 k., binding 75 kopecks, print run 3000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Basic types of control instruments (5–18), II—Goniometry (19–40), III—Focometry (41–51), IV—Spherometry (52–61), V—Dioptrimetry (62–67), VI—Investigation of defects in optical glass (68–80), VII—Refractometry (81–101), VIII—Spectroscopy (102–106), IX—Photometry and telephotometry (107–115), X—Interference control instruments (116–132), XI—Investigation of the quality of polishing of optical surfaces (133–138), XII—Investigation of the correction of optical systems (139–155). The book may serve as a manual for workers in physical and optical laboratories.

* 3. BERNOULLI, JOHANN, Selected Works on Mechanics. Translation edited by V. P. Egorshin, 298 pp., 27 figs., 1 portrait, 1 insert, “Classics of Natural Science” Series, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 4 rubles, binding 1 r. 25 k., print run 4000.

The book includes several articles devoted to brachistochrones and two substantial works devoted to the promotion of Leibniz’s concept of living forces: “Discourse on the Laws of the Transmission of Motion” (41–215) and “On the True Meaning of Living Forces and Their Application in Dynamics” (219–260). The first of these is devoted to the theory of impact of elastic bodies. An excerpt from Varignon’s book New Mechanics, or Statics (261–264) is placed in the appendix.

* Publications marked with an asterisk are described from advance copies prior to the sale of these publications.

Bibliography

1. BORN MAX, Dr., Optics. A Textbook of the Electromagnetic Theory of Light, translated from the German by V. K. Nikolskaya, edited by I. V. Obreimov, II + 795 pp., 253 figs., ONTI, State Scientific-Technical Publishing House of Ukraine, Kharkov—Kiev, 1937, price 8 rub. 75 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 4000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Electromagnetic theory of light for transparent isotropic bodies without color scattering (16–64), II—Geometrical optics (65–152), III—Interference (153–192), IV—Diffraction (193–292), V—Crystal optics (293–346), VI—Metal optics (347–401), VII—Molecular optics (402–563), VIII—Emission, absorption, dispersion (564–766).

• 1. BUCHHOLZ N. N., Prof., A Basic Course of Theoretical Mechanics, Part Two, Dynamics of a System of Material Points, 224 pp., 72 drawings, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 3 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 20,000.

The book contains the dynamics of a system of material points, the dynamics of a rigid body, and the beginnings of analytical mechanics in a volume corresponding to university curricula. Contents (by chapters): I—General theorems of the dynamics of systems of material points (5–30), II—Equations of motion of a system of material points (31–60), III—Small motions of a system near a position of equilibrium, stability of equilibrium (61–73), IV—Dynamics of an absolutely rigid body (74–157), V—Canonical equations of motion of a system (158–175), VI—Variational principles of mechanics (176–206), VII—Theory of impact (207–223).

• 1. WARBURG E., Course of Experimental Physics, Part One, translated from the German by Prof. D. D. Khmyrov, second edition, corrected and newly revised by L. A. Tumerman, 284 pp., 260 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 4 rub. 25 kop., binding 75 kop., print run 30,000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Mechanics of a rigid body (8–103), II—Mechanics of liquids (104–153), III—Elasticity, surface tension, diffusion, absorption (154–180), IV—On sound (181–212), V—On heat (213–284). In the second edition, chapters I and II have undergone fairly substantial revision, and chapters III and IV less substantial revision.

1. VEDROV V. S., On the Stability of Motion, 16 pp., Proceedings of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, Issue 327, Institute edition, M., 1937, price 50 kop., print run 750.

The results of Acad. Lyapunov’s investigations, set forth by him in the book “The General Problem of the Stability of Motion,” are presented in new ways that make it possible to simplify considerably and render geometrically clear all reasoning under significantly more general assumptions about the right-hand sides of the differential equations. The author expounds the general theory, the theory of exceptional cases for the case of established motion, and the exceptional case for equations with periodic coefficients.

1. GERASIMOV S. G., Physical Foundations of the Dynamics of the Regulation of Thermal Processes, 88 pp., 19 figs., (Glavenergo of the NKTP of the USSR, All-Union Heat Engineering Institute named after Dzerzhinsky), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Energy Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 3000.

The book examines processes of self-equalization, forced regulation without feedback, and forced regulation with feedback; equations of forced regulation are derived; and examples are given of constant equations of regulation for the case of pressure regulation.

* 9. DARWIN K. G., Prof., Contemporary Conceptions of Matter, 167 pp., 46 drawings, 6 tables, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 2 rub. 75 kop., print run 12,000.

The book is one of the most popular expositions of the foundations of quantum mechanics. Contents (by sections): I — Initial Data (13—30), II — Waves (31—50), III — Diffraction of Matter (51—72), IV — Uncertainty Principle (73—93), V — The Atom (94—111), VI — Polarization (112—128), VII — Collisions (129—146), VIII — Exclusion Principle (147—164). The book is intended for readers becoming acquainted for the first time with the range of questions presented.

1. DARROW K. K., Electrical Phenomena in Gases, translated from the English by A. F. Prikhotko, edited by V. I. Bunimovich, 332 + 4 pp., 91 fig., in text and on inserts, ONTI, State Scientific and Technical Publishing House of Ukraine, Kharkov—Kiev, 1937, price 10 rub. 50 kop., binding 85 kop., print run 2500.

The book examines electrical phenomena occurring in gases, and describes in detail and critically analyzes the related experimental methods. Contents (by chapters): I — Ionization (11—30), II — Probability of Ionization (31—61), III — Excitation and Radiation (62—98), IV — Scattering and Dispersion (99—119), V — Elementary Theory of the Motion of Ions in a Gas (120—143), VI — Measurement of Mobilities (144—165), VII — Diffusion of Ions in Gases (166—178), VIII — Recombination and Capture of Electrons (179—191), IX — Impact Ionization and Breakdown (192—220), X — Space Charge (221—235), XI — Plasma and Probes (236—268), XII — Glow Discharge (269—310), XIII — Arc (311—330).

1. DVINYANINOV V. A., Lermantov’s Apparatus, 8 pp., 5 figs. Series of practical guides to teaching visual aids, No. 13, Glavuchtekhprom of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, without city and year, price 20 kop., print run 5000.

The brochure describes the purpose of the apparatus, the principle of its construction for demonstrating the laws of Boyle—Mariotte and Gay-Lussac, the construction of the apparatus, its preparation for work, demonstrations, and storage of the apparatus. (Price of the apparatus: 82 rub.).

1. DVINYANINOV V. A., Tribometer, 8 pp., 1 fig. Series of practical guides to teaching visual aids, No. 14, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchbyt, Moscow, 1937, price 15 kop., print run 5000.

The brochure describes the purpose of the tribometer, its construction and setup for work, the study of the laws of friction, the determination of the coefficient of friction, and the storage and rules for acceptance of the apparatus. (Price of the apparatus: 100 rub.).

1. KASTERIN N. P., Generalisation of Aerodinamic and Electrodynamic Fundamental Equations, Report delivered at a Special Meeting of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR 9. December 1936, 16 Pages, (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishers: Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1937, price 75 kop., print run 1600.

In the brochure, presented as a preliminary communication, are set forth the results of the author’s investigations on the questions of: 1) generalizing the equations of aerodynamics, 2) generalizing the equations of electrodynamics, 3) generalizing these equations into one general system.

1. KUZMENKO D. and VISLENE V., Theory of Aviation, Third, revised edition. Edited by military engineer 1st rank V. S. Ilyinov, 448 pp., 357 figs., State Military Publishing House of the People’s Commissariat of Defense of the USSR, Moscow, 1937, price 5 rub. (bound), no print run indicated.

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Contents (by sections): I — Basic information on aerodynamics (5—129), II — Controllability and stability of the airplane (130—166), III — Propeller group (167—192), IV — Flight regimes (193—301), V — Unsteady motions and evolutions of the airplane (302—442).

1. Classical Works on the Physicochemistry of Silicates, translated from English by E. L. Yudovich, N. A. Toropov and B. N. Dostavalov, edited by Prof. D. S. Belyankin, 185 pp. with figs., ONTI, Khimteoret, L., 1937, price 4 rub., print run 1500.

Contents: K. N. Fenner, The Stability Relationships and Limits of Stability of the Silica Minerals (9—68), N. L. Bowen and J. W. Greig, The System Al₂O₃—SiO₂ (69—88), N. L. Bowen and J. F. Schairer, The System FeO—SiO₂ (89—124), J. W. Greig, Immiscibility Phenomena in Silicate Melts (125—185).

* 16. LEBEDEV N. N., Temperature Stresses in the Theory of Elasticity, 110 pp., 34 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.—M., 1937, price 2 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 3000.

The monograph gives a detailed exposition of the question of determining temperature stresses by the methods of the theory of elasticity. It includes well-known solutions completed by the author. It is intended for research workers, engineers, and senior students.

1. MALKIN I. G., Some Questions in the Theory of Stability of Motion in the Sense of Lyapunov, 104 pp., 8 figs., Collection of Scientific Works of the Kazan Aviation Institute named after P. I. Baranov, No. 7, (People’s Commissariat of Defense Industry of the USSR), Tatgosizdat, Kazan, 1937, no price, print run 500 + 115.

Contents (by chapters): I — The problem of the existence of Lyapunov functions for \(n = 2\) (10—25), II — The problem of the existence of Lyapunov functions for a system of linear differential equations with variable coefficients (26—38), III — Stability criteria by the first approximation (39—47), IV — Investigation of certain classes of unsteady motions, when the problem of stability cannot be solved by considering only equations of the first approximation (48—73), V — Steady motions (74—88), VI — Periodic motions (89—101).

1. MENDELEEV D. I., Works, vol. I, under the general editorship of Acad. V. E. Tishchenko, volume curator Prof. A. I. Gorbov, 348 pp., (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), ONTI, Khimteoret, L., 1937, price 7 rub. 25 kopecks, binding 1 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 3000.

The book reprints D. I. Mendeleev’s candidate dissertation “Isomorphism in Connection with Other Relations of Crystalline Form to Composition” (7—137), his articles “Specific Volumes” (139—311), “Propositions Selected for Defense for the Degree of Master of Chemistry by D. Mendeleev” (313—323), and a translation of his work “On the Relation of Certain Physical Properties of Bodies to Their Chemical Reactions” (325—347).

1. A Device for Demonstrating Experiments on the Laws of Dynamics, designed by Prof. D. D. Galanin and Eng. L. I. Sirot, Prospekt, 12 pp., 9 figs. in the text and on 2 inserts, Published by the Central Research Institute of Polytechnic Education, M., 1937, no price, print run 500.

The brochure describes the purpose and construction of the device and the experiments that can be carried out with the aid of this device.

1. A Device for Tesla Experiments, 4 pp., 3 figs., Glavuchtekhprom, Plant No. 4 “Fizelektropribor,” no city, year, or price, print run 5000.

The leaflet contains a description of experiments with Tesla transformers, transformation of high-frequency currents, information on Geissler tubes at a distance, the physiological action and thermal effect of rapidly alternating currents, and the influence of self-induction on their passage.

1. RAIKOV B. E., prof., Essays on the History of the Heliocentric Worldview in Russia, From the Past of Russian Natural Science, VIII + 264 pp., 42 figs., 11 inserts (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Popular-science series, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 7 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 8000.

The author set himself the task of writing a detailed history of the struggle for the heliocentric worldview in Russia, turning for this purpose to manuscript and early printed primary sources. Contents (by chapters): I—Cosmological views of ancient Rus. The Byzantine tradition and Western influences (5—28), II—Further development of Western influences (29—42), III—Astrological literature in Rus in the XVI—XVII centuries (43—70), IV—The volume and character of cosmological knowledge in Muscovite Rus of the XVI—XVII centuries (71—78), V—Copernicus’ teaching in the manuscript literature of Muscovite Rus in the XVII century (79—90), VI—Cosmography in the higher religious school of the XVII century (91—105), VII—The first steps of the heliocentric teaching at the beginning of the XVIII century (107—127), VIII—The heliocentric teaching in the 20s of the XVIII century (129—146), IX—The heliocentric teaching in the 30s of the XVIII century (147—176), X—The persecution of Copernicus’ teaching in the Elizabethan epoch (177—203), XI—The consolidation and development of the heliocentric teaching in the second half of the XVIII century (205—241), XII—The last attempts to struggle against the heliocentric teaching in the XIX century (243—253).

1. ROSENBERGER F., History of Physics, translated from the German under the editorship of I. Sechenov, newly checked and revised by V. S. Gokhman, part one, History of Physics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, edition II, 128 pp., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 3 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 8000.

The author set himself as his chief aim to present the historical development of physics in such a way that it would be convenient to establish the state of this science at every moment of time and to determine the general direction of its development. The book covers the history of the physical sciences (physics, mechanics, astronomy, and geophysics) from approximately 600 B.C. to 1600. The author divides this epoch into 6 periods: the existence of physics as pure natural philosophy (from 600 B.C. to 300 B.C.), the period of mathematical physics (from 300 B.C. to 150 A.D.), the period of the decline of ancient physics (from 150 to 700), the period of Arab physics (from 700 to 1150), the Christian period of medieval physics (from 1150 to 1500), and the transitional period of medieval physics (from 1500 to 1600).

1. RYMKEVICH P. A., prof., Manual for Laboratory Work in Physics, fourth edition, newly revised and supplemented, 215 pp., 144 figs., Leningrad Institute of Railway Transport Engineers, Publishing House of the Institute, Leningrad, 1937, price 6 rub., print run 2500.

The book contains a description of 87 laboratory exercises in physics. It is intended as a textbook for students of higher educational institutions, higher technical schools, and technical schools. At the beginning of the book descriptions of the most important measuring instruments and information on the calculation of errors are given.

* 24. Collection of Physical Constants, edited by Prof. Ya. G. Dorfman and S. E. Frish, 568 pp. with 1 drawing, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Leningrad—Moscow, 1937, price 11 rub., binding 2 rub., print run 4000.

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The collection is intended to serve as a desk reference for experimental and theoretical physicists. Contents and compilers: General part (A. P. Afanas’ev) (5–45), Heat (N. I. Dobronravov) (46–75), Temperature measurement (M. A. Yur’ev) (76–86), Thermochemistry (K. P. Mishchenko and M. Z. Pronina) (87–138), Electricity (B. G. Lazarev) (139–204), Magnetism (R. I. Yanus, V. I. Drozhzhina, Ya. S. Shur) (205–238), Electrochemistry (A. G. Samartsev) (239–262), Electronics, Radioactivity, X-rays (V. M. Dukel’skii) (263–326), Photometry (D. N. Lazarev) (327–341), Optical constants (A. I. Stozharov) (342–360), Rotation of the plane of polarization; double refraction in electric and magnetic fields (V. I. Chernyaev) (361–376), Atomic spectra, Spectral standards (S. E. Frish and V. I. Chernyaev) (377–426), Molecular spectra (V. N. Kondrat’ev) (427–450), Structure of crystalline solids (Ya. S. Umanskii and E. N. Kiseleva) (460–494), Mechanical properties (N. N. Davidenkov) (495–539), Acoustics (A. I. Belov and B. P. Konstantinov) (540–555).

1. TAGER P., engineer, The Kerr Cell, 278 pp., 150 figs., State Publishing House “Iskusstvo,” Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 16 rubles, bound 2 rubles, print run 2000.

The monograph sets forth a complete theory of the modulation of light for sound film and television by means of the Kerr effect. The method presented, accompanied by a substantiation of the mathematical apparatus employed, and the investigation of the light modulator are applicable not only to the Kerr cell but also to most other light modulators. The monograph discusses all known designs of Kerr cells for sound film, picture telegraphy, and television.

1. TOCHISSKII V. F., docent, Theoretical Mechanics, Dynamics, II + 360 pp., 284 drawings, (Military Engineering Academy of the RKKA named after V. V. Kuibyshev), Publishing House of the Academy, Moscow, 1937, price 8 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 3000.

A manual on dynamics in coordinate and vector presentation, with a large number of solved examples. Contents (by sections): I — Work of a force and the principle of virtual displacements (3–54), II — Fundamental concepts and laws of motion (55–63), III — Dynamics of a point (64–159), IV — Dynamics of a system of material points (160–209), V — Dynamics of a rigid body (210–294), VI — D’Alembert’s principle, relative motion of a point, and oscillations of elastic systems (295–354).

1. CHFFEY E. L., prof., Theory of Electron Tubes, translated from the English under the editorship of Prof. N. A. Nikitin, 576 pp., 347 figs., State Publishing House for Communications Engineering, Moscow, 1937, price 16 rubles (bound), print run 3000.

The book constitutes the first half of a monograph planned by the author. Covering the theory of the amplifying and detector action of the triode, the book does not address all questions relating to tubes, and does not concern itself with problems of generation and a number of other topics. The book is characterized by the systematic application of complex quantities and proceeds, in considering individual problems, from clear and specific circuits in which the distribution of potentials and currents is investigated. The book is intended as a textbook for institutes of higher education in communications.

b) Proceedings of conferences and commissions

1. Bulletin of the Commission on Technical Terminology, edited by acad. S. A. Chaplygin and D. S. Lotte, Issue XV, Terminology of Thermodynamics, 122 pp., (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 5 rubles, print run 975.

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The book contains a list of proposed terms, their definitions, notes, synonyms, corresponding French, German, and English terms, and a justification of the choice of the proposed Russian term. The materials forming the basis of the book were prepared by K. V. Astakhov and Prof. M. V. Nosov (edited by Prof. N. I. Mertsalov) under the general direction of the Commission on Technical Terminology of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR.

29. First Conference of the BSSR on the Physics of Metals,
Collection of reports, VI + 72 pp. with drawings, (Academy of Sciences of the BSSR, Physico-Technical Institute), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the BSSR, Minsk, 1937, price 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 600.

Contents: G. S. Zhdanov, Rest and recrystallization of metals in the light of X-ray investigations (3—28), I. P. Shapiro, Recrystallization of processing and surface recrystallization (29—40), A. Ya. Epshtein, Certain industrial methods of measuring high temperatures (41—50), R. Shklyar, Cyaniding of steel (51—64), R. Shlosberg and R. Shklyar, A simplified apparatus for thermal analysis of alloys (66—70).

30. Acta Physicochimica U.R.S.S., Editor. E. Schpolsky, Vol. VII, No 3, 1937. Pages 317—472 with Figs., The State Scientific and Technical Press — ONTI, Moscow, Price 1 dollar.

Contents: W. Pleskow, Die Leitfähigkeit von KNO₃ und NaCl in flüssigem Ammoniak bei grossen Verdünnungen (317—326), B. Ershler, The Platinum Electrode. V. The Measurement of the Capacity a smooth Platinum Electrode when charged with Currents of low Density (327—338), S. Pletnew and V. Rosow, Electromotive Forces of Concentration Cells in Molten Media (339—356), M. Wolarowitsch und A. Leontjewa, Bestimmung des effektiven Molekulargewichts von B₂O₃ und SiO₂ in Schmelzen (357—362), V. Kirejew, Über die Mischungswärme von Flüssigkeiten. 3. Über die gesamten und partiellen Mischungswärmen von Normalen Flüssigkeiten (363—380), V. Kirejew, Über die Mischungswärme von Flüssigkeiten. 4. Über die Mischungswärme normalen Flüssigkeiten bei der Bildung unbeständiger Molekülverbindungen (381—400), A. Schattenstein, Säure-Basen-Indikatoren in flüssigem Schwefeldioxyd (401—415), V. Bobolev and J. Chariton, Detonation of NCl₃ under the Action of Supersonic Waves (415), P. Shantarovich, On the Kinetics of the Oxidation of Hydrides in the Gaseous Phase. IV. The Oxidation of Arsine (417—432), O. Essin, M. Loschkarev und K. Sofijsky, Polarisation bei der Abscheidung der Alkalimetalle an der Quecksilberkathode (433—450), N. Bach and A. Zimin, Reversal of the Sign of Charge of Activated Charcoal in an Atmosphere of Oxygen (451—458), B. Derjaguin und M. Kussakow, Die Anwendung der Formeln von Le Chatelier und Vogel-Fulcher-Tamman auf die Viskosität stark assoziierter Flüssigkeiten bei verschiedenen Temperaturen (459—466), Letters to the Editor (467—472).

31—32. Journal of Technical Physics, Responsible editor Acad. A. F. Ioffe, Vol. VII, issue 15, (15 August), pp. 1503—1598 with figs. and 1 table, (Administration of Higher Schools of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Scientific-Research Sector of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry), ONTI, L.—M., 1937, price 1 ruble 75 kopecks, print run 2850.

Contents: R. N. Aseikin, On paths of development of L. Prandtl’s equation for heat transfer in tubes (1505—1509), G. V. Braude, A new television system (1510—1540), S. Ya. Braude, On the question of the wavelength of transient oscillations in a plane magnetron (1541—1545), E. A. Kopilovich, On the calculation of oscillatory circuits of magnetrons for decimeter waves (1546—1551), V. F. Smirnov, On the question of the participation of electrode material in the spectrum of iron-

arc (1552–1559), A. A. Vorob’ev and A. K. Krasin, Breakdown of solid dielectrics with various electrodes (1560–1569), V. S. Bugakov, Mutual diffusion of iron and zinc (1570–1576), V. S. Bugakov and B. Sirotkin, Dependence of the diffusion coefficient on the concentration of the diffusing metal (1577–1583), V. I. Arkharov, On the question of the nature of protective oxide films on aluminum and other metals (1584–1589), Criticism and discussion (1590–1592), Chronicle (1592–1593), Bibliography (1595–1598).

Volume VII, issue 16 (August 30), pp. 1599–1690 with figures and 3 tables, print run 2850.

Contents: M. O. Kornfeld, Plasticity of metals (1601–1622), P. S. Sakharov, Effect of a cut on the strength of riveted specimens (1623–1625), D. I. Zhuravlev and N. A. Kostrova, Table of thermodynamic parameters of aluminum bromide along the saturation line (1626–1629), N. A. Shishakov, On two-dimensional quartz crystals (1630–1640), V. G. Kastrov, On the theory of multilayer glazing (1641–1646), B. A. Vvedenskii, On diffraction propagation of radio waves, III (1647–1657), G. I. Pokrovskii and V. G. Bulychev, Experimental investigation of dynamic stresses in sand (1658–1664), G. I. Pokrovskii and S. I. Sinel’nikov, On determining the ice content of soil (1665–1668), Criticism and discussion (1668–1674), Chronicle (1675–1679), Bibliography (1670–1690).

33–34. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, managing editors Acad. A. F. Ioffe and Acad. L. I. Mandelstam, Volume 7, issue 7 (July), pp. 819–926 with figures and 2 tables. (Research Sector of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry of the USSR, Administration of Higher Education Institutions of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR), ONTI, L.—M., 1937, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 2500.

Contents: L. Landau, On the statistical theory of nuclei (819–824), V. Mamasakhlisov and R. Shaduri, On the question of the existence of α-particles in the nucleus (825–828), M. G. Veselov, Application of the Thomas–Fermi method in calculations of the electronic energy of diatomic molecules (829–841), L. Avramenko and V. Kondrat’ev, Absorption of light and the absolute concentration of hydroxyl (842–850), V. S. Anastasevich, Effect of the mutual attraction of molecules on their effective cross section at small relative velocities (851–855), S. Yu. Luk’yanov and V. N. Bernatovich, Dependence of secondary electron emission on the angle of incidence of primary electrons (856–866), S. D. Gvozdover, Mobility and free path of electrons in a positive column (867–878), L. Kirenskii, Temperature dependence of the magnetization curve (879–889), A. Ya. Modestov, On the question of the dependence of the viscosity of a liquid on temperature (890–895), S. E. Khaikin, On A. Ya. Modestov’s article “On the question of the dependence of the viscosity of a liquid on temperature” (896), S. Artsybushev and B. Veksler, Anodic dendrites in crystals of alkali-halide salts (897–902), S. A. Artsybyshev, On the motion of foreign ions through crystals of alkali-halide salts (903–909), L. V. Radushkevich, Study of the coagulation kinetics of aerosols by the diffusion method (910–918), A. A. Izakson, On the formula for the distribution of velocities near a wall (919–924), Letters to the editor (925).

Volume VIII, issue 8 (August), pp. 929–1054 with figures and 2 tables, print run 2470.

Contents: A. Prikhot’ko, Absorption spectrum of solid oxygen in the far red region (929–936), M. Ziskii and V. Kondrat’ev, Afterglow spectrum during discharge in vapors

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water (937—942), N. B. Gorny and V. M. Dukelsky, Investigation of groups of electrons arising upon absorption of X-rays in gases (943—951), V. Karchagin and I. Kiselev, Relative intensity of the lines of the \(K\)-series of silver and iron (952—962), B. M. Rovinsky, X-ray investigation of the distortion of the lattice of cold-deformed copper (963—970), B. M. Rovinsky, Investigation of the scattering of X-rays by copper (971—977), N. A. Brilliantov and I. V. Obreimov, On plastic deformation, IV (978—986), A. M. Prokofiev, The influence of an external constant electric field on flame expiration (987—989), A. M. Prokofiev, Flame counter of ions (990—992), S. D. Gvozover, Cathode fall of potential in a discharge at low pressure in mercury vapor on a heated oxide cathode (993—1004), I. I. Glotov, The influence of metastable atoms on the current strength of a non-self-sustained discharge in neon (1005—1017), M. V. Karev, Space charges in NaNO\(_3\) crystals (1018—1030), B. M. Gokhberg, Space charges in NaNO\(_3\) crystals (1031—1043), B. M. Gokhberg, Picture of the formation of high-voltage polarization in NaNO\(_3\) (1044—1053).

35. Izvestiya Akademii nauk SSSR, Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Physical Series (Bulletin de l’Académie des Sciences de l’URSS, Classe des Sciences Mathématiques et Naturelles, Serie Physique), managing editor Academician A. F. Ioffe, 1937, No. 3, Materials of the session of the Physical Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR devoted to questions of low temperatures, January 23—24, 1937, Kharkov, pp. 261—380, with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1937, price 6 rubles, print run 2600.

Contents: L. V. Shubnikov, Superconductivity (265—301), B. G. Lazarev and L. V. Shubnikov, Magnetic moment of a proton (303—312), A. F. Prikhotko, Spectrum of absorption of solid oxygen (313—317), F. A. Shtekkel and N. M. Tsin, Investigation of the liquid—gas equilibrium diagram of the methane–nitrogen–hydrogen system at temperatures of 90° and 107.7 K (319—328), S. Ya. Gersh, Project of the Makeevka oxygen station (329—339), O. N. Trapeznikova, Anomaly of the heat capacity of anhydrous salts FeCl\(_3\), CrCl\(_3\), CoCl\(_2\), NiCl\(_2\), and MnCl\(_2\) (341—357), L. D. Landau, Theoretical conceptions of superconductivity (358—359), L. D. Landau, Phase transitions (359—360), M. Z. Ruzman, Equilibrium diagrams of mixtures melting at low temperatures (360—361), M. Z. Ruzman, Equilibrium diagrams of mixtures of helium and nitrogen and obtaining pure helium from natural sources (361—362), A. I. Leipunsky, Report on the work of the Ukrainian Physico-Technical Institute (363—376), Resolutions of the session … (376—378).

36—37. Physikalische Zeitschrift der Sowjetunion, Herausgegeben vom Volkskommissariat für Schwerindustrie der UdSSR, Verantw. Redakteur A. Leipunsky, Band 12, Heft 1, 1937, S. 1—122 mit Figg. u. 2 Tafeln, Staatsverlag für Theorie und Technik, Moskau.

Inhalt: S. J. Braude, On the Wavelength of the Electronic Oscillations in the Plane Magnetron (1—6), N. A. Brilliantow and I. W. Obreimow, On Plastic Deformation of Rock Salt, IV (7—19), N. A. Shishacow, On Standard Substances for Exact Measurements with the Electron Diffraction Method (20—22), P. G. Strelkow, Die Wärmekonstanten bei hohen Temperaturen, I (23—34).

Andreas K. Walther, W. P. Haschkowsky und P. G. Strelkow, Die Wärmekonstanten bei hohen Temperaturen, II (34—44), W. Ph. Haschkowsky und P. G. Strelkow, Die Wärmekonstanten bei hohen Temperaturen, III (45—72), P. G. Strelkow, Die Wärmekonstanten bei hohen Temperaturen (73—82), W. M. Tschulanowsky und S. I. Gassilewitsch, Eine Unter-

suchung der Spektren von N₂ und CO im Lyman-Gebiet (83—88), S. Moralew, Die Bestimmung des Townsendschen Ionisationskoeffizienten α mit Berücksichtigung der einzelnen Elementarprozesse (89—104), M. Markow, Das Quantenpostulat und der Begriff des elektromagnetischen Feldes (105—110), N. N. Malov, Die Theorie der Methode von Drude-Coolidge für den Fall der Messung grosser Verlustwinkel (111—117), Briefe, Vorläufige Mitteilungen und Discussionen (118—122).

Band 12, Heft 2, 1937, S. 123—234 mit. Figg. u. 1 Tafel.

Inhalt: L. Landau, Streuung von Röntgenstrahlen an Kristallen in der Nähe des Curie-Punktes (123—137), A. Kompanejez, Induzierter β-Zerfall bei einem zentralen Stoss eines Elektrons auf ein schweres Teilchen (138—147), A. Sokolow, Zur Möglichkeit einer Neutrinotheorie des Lichtes (148—163), S. D. Gvosdover, The Mobility and Mean Free Path of Electrons in the Positive Columne (164—181), A. W. Stepanow, Two Experiments of Strength (182—190), A. W. Stepanow, The Effect of Groove on the Strenght of Monocrystals of Rock Salt, I (191—214), A. Slutzkin, Die Temperatur von Elektronen im Magnetfeld (215—232), Briefe, vorläufige Mitteilungen und Discussionen (233—234).

2) Articles in journals of general character and in other specialties

1. Aleksandrov A., One hundred years of the electromagnetic telegraph, Science and Life, No. 8—9, 73—77, 1937.

2. Aptekman M., Luigi Galvani (1737—1798), Bulletin of Knowledge, No. 9, 68—70, 1937.

3. Aptekman M., Michael Faraday, Bulletin of Knowledge, No. 8, 56—60, 1937.

4. Arkad’ev V., prof., On defectoscopy and magnetic analysis, Stakhanovite, No. 10, 48, 1937.

5. Artmeladze N. K., On the solution of the Dirichlet problem for the oscillation equation in the case of discontinuous boundary conditions, Proceedings of the Tbilisi Mathematical Institute, I, 205—206, 1937.

6. Asmus V., Descartes’ cosmogony and cosmology, Under the Banner of Marxism, No. 8, 64—81, 1937.

7. Bellustin S., On the influence of a space charge on current in a vacuum, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 16, No. 6, 307—312, 1937.

8. Boldyrev N. G., On the quality of illumination, Lighting Engineering, No. 8, 159—165, 1937.

9. Bokinik Ya. I. and Smirnova V. A., Influence of bromine ions on optical sensitization, Cine-Photo-Chemical Industry, 3, No. 6, 51—58, 1937.

10. Bohr Niels, On the atomic nucleus, Technology for Youth, 5, No. 9, 2—4, 1937.

11. Borzdynka A. M., Methodology for testing metals and alloys for heat resistance. Factory Laboratory, 6, No. 9, 1086—1097, 1937.

12. Budovnits I., Samuel Morse and his telegraph, Technology for Youth, 5, No. 9, 29—31, 1937.

13. Builov A. Ya., Voltage and resistance of an arc gap, Electricity, 58, No. 14, 35—39, 1937.

14. Bykhovskii B., Descartes’ metaphysics, Under the Banner of Marxism, No. 8, 40—63, 1937.

15. Walter A. K., prof., Atoms, electrons, nuclei, Science and Technology, 15, No. 17 (615), 1—4, 1937.

16. Weinberg V. B., Kalashnikova L. I. and Lapinskaya E. A., Investigation of visual acuity and the visual field at low colored illuminances, Lighting Engineering, 5, No. 8, 166—171, 1937.

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